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A gritty extractor is one of those things that seems minor until it starts causing feeding and ejection headaches at the range or worse, during a match. Ed Brown built this Match Extractor specifically for Series 70 pattern 1911s chambered in 9mm and .38 Super, machined from heat-treated 4340 alloy bar stock so it holds its tension and geometry round after round instead of wearing out like a lot of stamped or MIM factory parts do.
Since this is cut for the Series 70 platform, there's no firing pin safety block notch to worry about, which means it's built to match the original spec on classic Colt Government and Commander pattern pistols as well as clones that follow the same Series 70 layout. Ed Brown pre-bends and heat-treats each extractor into the correct tension profile before it ever leaves the shop, so in most cases you can drop it in without breaking out the stones and files.
Ed Brown has been building and tuning 1911s for decades, and that shows in the details here. The hook geometry is cut to grab the case rim positively and pull it clean out of the chamber, which is exactly where a lot of cheaper extractors start to slip or bind after a few thousand rounds. This one is guaranteed for life against breakage, so if you're chasing down reliability issues in a competition gun or just want peace of mind in a carry pistol, this is a solid, no-nonsense upgrade.
Swapping this in is a job most owners can handle at home with basic tools and a little patience, since it typically doesn't need the fitting that aftermarket extractors sometimes call for. That said, every slide has slightly different tolerances, so it's worth checking tension and function before you trust it for serious use.
No, this version is cut specifically for Series 70 pattern pistols and does not have the notch needed for the Series 80 firing pin safety block. If you run a Series 80 gun, look for Ed Brown's part number 1304, which is machined for that platform.
Ed Brown pre-bends and heat-treats each extractor to the correct tension at the factory, so most installs are drop-in with no additional fitting. Every gun has slightly different tolerances though, so it's smart to function check it after installing before you rely on it for carry or competition.
Yes, this extractor is machined to work across 9mm and .38 Super chamberings on Series 70 pattern guns, and it also fits .38 Special builds using the same case head dimensions. It's a common upgrade for shooters running any of these calibers who want more consistent extraction.
It's fully machined from aircraft quality 4340 alloy steel bar stock and heat-treated for strength, rather than cast or MIM like a lot of factory extractors. That construction is a big part of why Ed Brown backs it with a lifetime guarantee against breakage.
| UPC | 800732130309 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1303 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38/357 Caliber (.357-.359) |
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